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Out of the Way! Out of the Way!
A young boy spots a baby tree growing in the middle of a dusty path in his village. He carefully places rocks around it as the local mango seller rushes past shouting, �Out of the way! Out of the way!” As the tree grows bigger, people and animals traverse the path until it becomes a lane, flowing like a river around the tree — getting out of its way. Over time, the lane be...more
Paperback, English, 24 pages
Published
2010
by Tulika
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Wonderful picture book.
The story captures the breadth of past, present, and future in just a few words as a boy who protected a tiny tree growing in a dusty path observes how both the path (which becomes a road) and the sapling (which becomes a towering tree) and those who pass by on the road and the animals visit the tree all make room for each other.
A great book about urban growth, India, and getting along with others.
The Indian folk art style pictures are a delight and authentically show Indi...more
The story captures the breadth of past, present, and future in just a few words as a boy who protected a tiny tree growing in a dusty path observes how both the path (which becomes a road) and the sapling (which becomes a towering tree) and those who pass by on the road and the animals visit the tree all make room for each other.
A great book about urban growth, India, and getting along with others.
The Indian folk art style pictures are a delight and authentically show Indi...more
A boy protects a seedling that grows into a tree that provides sustenance and respite from the rapidly-growing city that springs up around it. Despite the busy lives the passersby lead, they still stop once in awhile to spend time under the tree, replenishing their energy and savoring its beauty. I like the across the generations nature of the story and the fact that even cities can contain quiet natural sanctuaries. The primary-color-filled illustrations appeal to the senses as well. Because of...more
This lovely little book is beautifully illustrated. There is so much detail in the images that I found new things with every read. The story revolves around a tree planted in the center of a village path. As the path expands to become a track, a street and finally, a busy road, the tree grows peacefully in the middle, reminding bustling travelers to stop and listen. The story and artwork work together to evoke an idyllic image of village life in India. This book is a keeper!
Everyone must go "out of the way" of the sapling, that grows to a young tree, to a mature tree. A path develops around the tree, then into a road, as travelrs go "out of the way." As the tree grows it provides shade, a home for birds and other animals, a place to picnic, or to rest and think. Beautiful bright colored illustrations.
Set in India; definite sense of place and culture.
Set in India; definite sense of place and culture.
Grades K-4. Beautiful art from India-- a man plants a seed, which eventually grows into a tree-- a slow beautiful process that can only be appreciated by those who take the time to slow down. Also shows the process of the country growing into a city, and of newer technologies being adopted. Shows wildlife attracted to mature trees. Might be fun for a timeline assignment
A lyrical story set in India about the changes to a small village as it becomes a bustling metropolis. At the heart of the story is a tree that grows from a small sapling into a big beautiful tree. Illustrations are pen and ink with vibrant colors in traditional Indian folk-art syles.
Sep 01, 2012
Jennifer
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I like this picture book, but I'm not sure where I would use it. It might work well for a nature theme for older preschoolers and up. It reminds me of the pictures books and beginning reader books from the 40s and 50s. Very nice!
May 03, 2012
Edward Sullivan
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A tree becomes a respite for people caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A charming story about appreciating the value of slowness in a fast-moving world beautifully illustrated in traditional Indian folk art styles.
The story of a tree planted in the middle of a dirt path in Inda that grows as the town changes from a dirt path to a busy street. The illustrations are simple yet boldly colorful.
Sweet tale about a small lane in India that becomes a road. Shows the passage of time. Will be loved by children who like lots of details in pictures, a la Where's Waldo.
A great book to examine changes over time set in India. Reminiscent of Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree and Virginia Burton's The Little House.
Apr 15, 2013
A.C.E. Bauer
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I loved the illustrations!! The story is sweet and simple, and thanks to the illustrations, each page is worth poring over.
A great story to remind us how important it is to slow down and enjoy life.
A dusty road and a sapling mark the passage of time.
Dec 19, 2012
Angie
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The pictures are spetacular!!!!!!
Shows how the city grows around a tree.
A covert warning about nature deficit disorder. What would our cities, our lives, be without trees and their invitation to stop and "just be" for a while?
Apr 29, 2013
Rosanna Lang
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Apr 23, 2013
Georgette
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Apr 23, 2013
Niki
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Mar 11, 2013
Melody Philbrick
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